Music
A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Audio
Bic Runga discusses 100 years of APRA
It's been 100 years since the establishment of the Australasian Performing Right Association - known as 'APRA' APRA Board Aotearoa Writer Director, and iconic New Zealand singer-songwriter Bic Runga… Audio
National Youth Opera Aotearoa debuts in Napier
Co-founder Alice Sip talks about a new company for young opera singers. Audio
Music feature: Radiohead reimagined
It's time for our first Music Feature of 2026. We do this each Tuesday at 2:30pm, when we invite a guest to celebrate the musical legacy or an artist, album or era. We're kicking off with big one… Audio
John Psathas: can't stop composing
John Psathas talks with RNZ Concert ahead of performances of his music at this year's Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts. He's also formed his own chamber music ensemble. Video, Audio
Worlds of Music 25 January, 2026
Music from the world, for the world, featuring the Jadid Ensemble, Trio Da Kali, Manu Dibango, and Constantinople and Ablaye Cissoko. Audio
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is marching into Auckland
In celebration of its 75th anniversary, the iconic Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is coming to Auckland for the first time. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 January 2026
Harvest hymns, hymns sung in school assembly, and a hymn that became particularly meaningful to a listener after the Christchurch earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 - all in this week's hymn request… Audio
Lecuona, Ernesto arr Freeh: Malaguena
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Saint-Saëns, Camille arr Renton: Finale, from Symphony No 3 in C minor Op 78, 'Organ'
Performed by Gemma Lee (organ), and the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity… Audio
Traditional arr Himes: Amazing Grace
Performed by Gemma Lee (organ), and the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity… Audio
Susato, Tielman: Mohrentanz
Performed by Gemma Lee (organ) at the National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ Concert
Producer: Emre Ekici
Engineer:… Audio
Holst, Gustav arr Roberts: Uranus, from The Planets
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Trevino, Ivan: Watercolour Sun
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Séjourné, Emmanuel arr Agnew: Finale, from Concerto For Marimba
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band and Keina Rollinson (percussion), conducted by Mark Carter, at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity… Audio
Mccabe, John: Cloudcatcher Fells
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Rota, Nino arr Fraser: 8 1/2
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Harper, Philip: The Rings of Saturn
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Lachlan Grant at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
Wright, Denis: Tam O Shanter's Ride
Performed by the National Youth Brass Band under conductor Mark Carter at their National Youth Brass Band 2026: Resonance concert on 24 January 2026 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Recorded by RNZ… Audio
